Anyone know the name of a nearly solid gold house in Japan? -

Toward the beginning of the school year, while doing some research for an AP World History class, I remember coming across a picture of a nearly solid gold house that is in Japan. I was researching from about 900-1500 ce. It was also on the water, and I believe related to an emporer or shogunate of the time. It anyone could help me, it would be greatly appreciated.

I believe you are referring to Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, built in 1397 to serve as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. The top two stories are covered in gold leaf (not solid gold). Still impressive.

Golden pavilion, Kinkaku-ji Temple. Kyoto, Japan http://www.terragalleria.com/asia/japan/... http://www.xs4all.nl/~daikoku/junrei/rei...